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Platform Trail: Main Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. ME
  3. …Midcoast Maine
  4. …Vinalhaven Island
  5. The Basin Preserve
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“This main trail leads to a viewing platform over the Basin. ”

Norbert Leser
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1.8

Miles

2.9

KM

Point to Point

123' 37 m

High

13' 4 m

Low

177' 54 m

Up

177' 54 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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Description

This trail with easy to moderate difficulty leads along the southeast shore of the Basin and loops back through a beautiful wooded area.

Another spur trail leads off the eastern side of the loop.

A small parking area is available right at the trailhead at the side of the road.

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Norbert Leser
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  3.0 from 1 vote

#8

in The Basin Preserve

#35120

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#8

in The Basin Preserve

#360

in Maine

#35,120

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Fall colors at northeastern tip of trail
Jan 6, 2021 near Vinalhaven, ME
Granite formation at trail loop
Jan 6, 2021 near Vinalhaven, ME
At the Platform
Jan 6, 2021 near Vinalhaven, ME
View of Basin
Jan 6, 2021 near Vinalhaven, ME
Junction to eastern spur
Jan 6, 2021 near Vinalhaven, ME
Parking area
Jan 6, 2021 near Vinalhaven, ME

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